If you’re working on your sobriety journey, you may find yourself feeling anxious at the thought of the holidays. It can be hard to break old habits, especially when family stress runs high. The key to staying sober Thanksgiving can be as simple as having a plan before someone offers you a drink. At Crestview…
Cocaine has long been a popular stimulant that is only available illegally. The substance is derived from the coco plant and grown in South America. It is well known for its short term effect of creating a feeling of euphoria. In addition, it can make a user feel extremely energized, increase sexual desires, and squash…
When it comes to addiction struggles, meth is one of the biggest problems. It’s very pervasive, and often easy to find. That means more people are turning to it than ever before, and it’s becoming an epidemic in a lot of locations. If you need substance abuse rehab Portland Oregon can be the right choice for getting…
Anxiety can be a crippling disease. It’s as a lonely, downward spiral that will continue unabated until that person decides to do something about it. If you’re worried that a loved one may be struggling, keep an eye out for the following signs of anxiety and suggest that they attend a depression and anxiety treatment center.…
On the street, you can buy study drugs. These are the prescriptions doctors typically give for ADHD. They include Adderall, Concerta, and Ritalin. If one of these drugs has you hooked, here’s what you need to know. Who Uses Study Drugs? Students in high school or college are at high risk. They look to study…
What causes someone to take up hard drugs? In some cases, there’s prior drug use. With marijuana use becoming more accepted, one might wonder: is marijuana a gateway drug? And why is this topic so difficult to discuss? What is a Gateway Substance? Is marijuana a gateway drug? To find out, it makes sense to…
Rehab provides you the opportunity to attend therapy groups. It’s an invaluable opportunity. However, are you curious to know what goes on in these groups? For example, what are some substance abuse group topics or recovery group topics you might discuss? Process Group Topics and Themed Groups in Rehab Meeting with peers in recovery is…
Are there specific traits that could identify you as an addictive personality? What are they? Moreover, is it possible to escape developing a dependency altogether? Your questions – answered. Working Backward to Uncover an Addictive Personality Scientists struggle to understand what causes addiction. Why does one person fall victim after using a drug but another…
You may know dextromethorphan as the DXM notation on cough syrup. But some teens and young adults know it as the source of a dextromethorphan high. What happens when you abuse the drug? And how do you quit? Walking You Through a Dextromethorphan High When you follow your doctor’s directions, DXM provides temporary relief from…
Alcohol has caused problems in your relationships and on the job. You’re ashamed of the way you act when drunk. However, quitting drinking sounds painful. If you can’t envision yourself without the drug, here’s what you need to know. An Alcohol Use Disorder has Three Stages What makes quitting drinking so tricky is that it’s…